Commodore was founded by Jack Tramiel in 1955, originally as a typewriter company, which later moved into the production of calculators in the seventies. However, Commodore is best known as a famous computer brand from the micro-computer era of the late 70s, 80s and early 90s. It sold a range of distinctive computers, usually with beautiful designs that were critically acclaimed. Many of their computer models were sold at very low margins and were quite affordable. They were mostly known as games machines, but parents bought them (or at least were coerced into buying them) for their children to use to do their homework assignments and learn about the fascinating world of computers, which would likely play a large role in their future. Commodore computers were the domain of tinkerers, both in software and in hardware. Classic Commodore computers have been expanded in amazing ways utilising modern technology.

"Apple's greatest rival"

Commodore was Apple's greatest rival and had as loyal a user base. Perhaps more so. If not for financial mismanagement Commodore might have continued to compete with Apple until this day. Almost twenty years later there continues to be a huge cult following for the various generations of Commodore computers produced, with countless websites devoted to them, and thousands of enthusiasts who regularly meet at annual events all around the world.

"There are tens of millions of people that grew up with Commodore machines"

There are tens of millions of people that grew up with Commodore machines and many tens of millions more that were affected. For many, a Commodore computer was a toy for playing games, but it was also most people’s introduction to computing, and was utilised for homework and to a lesser extent in business. The White House was using Commodore 64s until the very late 90s. Many models of Commodore computers had outstanding graphics and sound capabilities for the day, which other computer manufacturers could not match until many years later.

"The Commodore 64 is the best selling computer model of all time"

Practically an entire generation was introduced to computing on Commodore computers. Programmers found access to the incredibly powerful hardware Commodore machines offered a major draw. Many artists and musicians began their journey on their Commodore home computers. Commodore computers inspired generations of Information Technology professionals and technologists, now in their 30s and over, to enter the technology field. The Commodore 64 is the best selling computer model of all time with estimated sales of between twenty and thirty millions units. Later came the Commodore AMIGA range which was a natural progression from the C64 in terms of features, and in the case of the keyboard models, even in looks. The AMIGA was the pinnacle of Commodore's technological prowess.

"competitive and innovative products....cutting edge technology"

Commodore USA, LLC will endeavor to produce competitive and innovative products in a manner befitting the Commodore name. We are excited to bring back the Commodore 64 as a modern keyboard computer suitable for every day usage. We will also be re-releasing a modernized Commodore AMIGA 500 all-in-one keyboard computer, a Commodore AMIGA notebook, and a line of AMIGA desktops with the cutting edge technology you would expect in today's personal computers. All Commodore computers will also incorporate a distinctive, attractive, advanced and stable Operating System experience in "Commodore OS", that will come pre-loaded with dozens of the latest and greatest productivity and creativity software the open source world has to offer. Featuring dozens of exciting 3D games, the latest web browsing technology, a Microsoft Word compatible Office Suite, advanced graphical manipulation programs, 3D ray-tracing software, advanced software development tools and languages, photo and movie editing and sound and music composition programs and much more. Commodore USA, LLC is committed to selling "Beautiful, High-Performance, Home Computers for Creativity and Entertainment".